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Child Development

CSU, Chico Catalog Description

Some graduates with Child Development degrees have pursued one or more of the following occupations:
Adoption Examiner Case/Eligibility Worker Child Life Specialist Child Protective Services Social Worker Children's Photographer Claims Examiner Community College Instructor Community Organization Worker Curriculum Designer Day Care Center Director Education Administration Family Support Officer	Family Therapist Foreign Service Officer Group Home Worker Management Trainee Non-Profit Organization Personnel Pre-School Teacher Professional Nanny Recreation Leader Sales Representative School Psychologist School Administrator School Teacher	Social and Community Service Manager Social and Human Service Assistant Social Worker Special Education Teacher Student Services Advisor Teacher Assistant Training Specialist Travel/Tourism Agent Visual Merchandiser Youth Program Director

Important:

Typically co-curricular activities, work experience and/or internships are essential (in addition to earning a college degree) to be competitive in the job market upon graduation.
Some occupations may require advanced degrees and/or training (check with the Career Center regarding your target occupations).
Please visit the Career Center (SSC 270) early in your college experience to get ideas on how to build your resume.

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